Public Input on State Forest Planning

We want you to be involved in state forest planning - also known as our compartment review process. Our plans for the forest include harvesting timber, planting trees, prescribed burning and maintaining fields and open areas – activities that help to provide wildlife habitat, control invasive species and improve the overall health of the forest. You’re invited to look over proposals, view maps of the affected areas and provide feedback.

Open houses take place from June - October. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about future forest plans and meet with staff who make recommendations. You can also provide input. If you can't make the meetings or if you require accommodations, please contact us.

Public Meetings

Boards, Commissions and Committees

You are invited to attend public meetings of our numerous commissions, boards and committees. The public meeting schedule, along with information on how to submit a request to be added to the agenda or make public comment can be found on each of their webpages.

Parks and Trails

Public input is an important part of the park general management planning process. Opportunities to provide feedback on in-progress park management plans will be announced on this page when there is a public comment period or open house occurring. Comments and questions can be directed to: DNR-PRD-Planning@michigan.gov

No upcoming public meetings scheduled at this time.

Land

In March 2018, the United States Gypsum Company (USG) submitted a Land Transaction Application to purchase 580 acres of land and minerals in Alabaster Township in Iosco County, Michigan. USG has proposed the transaction in order to support its existing gypsum quarry operation on adjacent land in southeastern Iosco County. The proposal currently is under review by DNR staff.